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OCD HI-Fi Guy
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Приєднався 13 вер 2011
Video blog chronicling the activity of an OCD Audiophile who has a career designing, manufacturing and selling HiFi gear and accessories. Im generally skeptical and jaded, and Ive decided to start to educate the buyers, so if you subscribe, Youll get a notification when I post a new Vid showing you how to tell the real HiFi from the fake HiFi. Keep in mind I am used to the top level of Boutique 2 channel Audio. My rig is over $100K
Source: Self built server with JCAT USB card and JCAT Power supply
DAC: Playback Designs MPD-8
Active Xover cstm Marchand 4 way fully discrete differential
Amplifiers. Sub-2x Rythmik Audio, Low and Mid-2x Jeff Rowland 625S2, High - 2x NAT Audio Magma NEW
Loudspeakers: Analysis Audio Amphitryon made into 3 way with custom additional 60 inch Magnepan ribbon tweeter. Townshend Audio Supertweeters added on back of panel.
Subwoofers: dual Rythmik Audio 3x12 inch servo sub towers 6 subs in all
Source: Self built server with JCAT USB card and JCAT Power supply
DAC: Playback Designs MPD-8
Active Xover cstm Marchand 4 way fully discrete differential
Amplifiers. Sub-2x Rythmik Audio, Low and Mid-2x Jeff Rowland 625S2, High - 2x NAT Audio Magma NEW
Loudspeakers: Analysis Audio Amphitryon made into 3 way with custom additional 60 inch Magnepan ribbon tweeter. Townshend Audio Supertweeters added on back of panel.
Subwoofers: dual Rythmik Audio 3x12 inch servo sub towers 6 subs in all
AMICI's Ristorante, BEST ITALIAN food in North JERSEY !! (Maywood) Meet ROSARIO !
#jersey #italianfood #best
Ayyyyyy ! Youkkafuggedaboudit...
OCD Mikey highly approved !!
Rosario is our TRIBE for sure !!
Ayyyyyy ! Youkkafuggedaboudit...
OCD Mikey highly approved !!
Rosario is our TRIBE for sure !!
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Відео
Type A - OCD AUDIOPHILE. A close LOOK & LISTEN...
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#audiophile #hifi #highendaudio So here's a peek into the audio systems of a bona fide OCD Audiophile. All the boxes are checked. I've known Don for 4 years now when he first bought a cable from me and wanted to learn more about HiFi. Fast forward 4 years and now Don would make any mother proud ! He has spent an inordinate amount of time and money to get to where he is. Here's an unedited look ...
FISCHER&FISCHER Factory TOUR ! 🏭 #4 The DIFFERENCE !
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#audiophile #homeaudio #hifi Here's the final to help you understand clearly that this brand is ONE OF A KIND if it's not already totally obvious. Because of one man's love for Music who happened to be the descendant of a Slate mine owner in the heard of Slate country, who decided to bring this material into the world of music reproduction. Thanks to Thomas Fischer and his lovely FAMILY !! Than...
FISCHER&FISCHER Factory TOUR! 🏭 #3 The DESIGN !
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#highendaudio #audiophile #hifi Here is some insight into the Fischer&Fischer design philosophy ! Enjoy !
Are the WORLDS BEST HIFI SPEAKERS made in GERMANY 🇩🇪 ? We visit FISCHER&FISCHER loudspeaker !
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#audiophile #hifi #hifispeakers So here we move from the mine into the factory. Fischer&Fischer loudspeakers are TRULY handmade, not just hand assembled. There IS NO better EXOTIC, High End speaker value that I can find. Enjoy !
FISCHER&FISCHER factory TOUR 🏭 #1 The MINE !
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#audiophile #hifi #highendaudio So, you got a $250K speaker made from pressed glue and sawdust ?? ROFL. no ? Its plywood? Man made metal alloy ? Here's a look into the best material for Audio loudspeakers in my opinion. NATURAL SLATE. let's start deep in the Earth where we find the finest speaker cabinet material our Mother Earth has created... Join me in a trip into the Earth in Sauerland Germ...
AUDIO TEMPEL - Netherlands 🇳🇱 ! HiFi SHOP !
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#audiophile #audio #highendaudio
Instant STRESS RELIEF ! #listen #stressrelief #birdsounds
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Just turn this up and listen ! Netherlands 🇳🇱, Friesland, Oranjewoud, Parkhotel Tjaarda. A storm was coming and the birds were alive with communication. It was like stepping into an Enchanted forest. Thanks to Cor and Sil & Blue for bringing us here !!
LUKAS' $4K Audiophile Audio System !! are u KIDDING me ?
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0:10 5:41 13:18 Original. New. Grounded placement. placement. recording device (Samsung phone) The best part is it's. mp3 downloaded from UA-cam.
HEADQUARTER AUDIO - Mike Christ - Cologne, GERMANY 🇩🇪
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HEADQUARTER AUDIO - Mike Christ - Cologne, GERMANY 🇩🇪
BUILT DATSUN '79 280Z ! HiFi TRIBE member Maarten #drifting #280z
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BUILT DATSUN '79 280Z ! HiFi TRIBE member Maarten #drifting #280z
How DSD began !! / NEW Playback Designs DAC/PRE MPD-8 A.I.
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How DSD began !! / NEW Playback Designs DAC/PRE MPD-8 A.I.
AUDIO ANALOGUE - welcome to home town ITALIAN manufacturing !! 🇮🇹 Molto Bene !!
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AUDIO ANALOGUE - welcome to home town ITALIAN manufacturing !! 🇮🇹 Molto Bene !!
MARK LEVINSON reveals more TRUTH about WHY he went into semiconductor design. #audio
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MARK LEVINSON reveals more TRUTH about WHY he went into semiconductor design. #audio
$5700 Speaker cables on $350 speakers !! LOL Munich HIGH END '24 #audiophile
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$5700 Speaker cables on $350 speakers !! LOL Munich HIGH END '24 #audiophile
WHY is NAT AUDIO tube gear different than all the rest ?? #audiophile #vacuumtube #amplifier
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WHY is NAT AUDIO tube gear different than all the rest ?? #audiophile #vacuumtube #amplifier
MARK LEVINSON talks about his company history. #marklevinson #audiophile
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MARK LEVINSON talks about his company history. #marklevinson #audiophile
Who is THE real Mark Levinson ? Interview. #marklevinson #best
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Who is THE real Mark Levinson ? Interview. #marklevinson #best
Venice Check in #2 Daniel Hertz stay.
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Venice Check in #2 Daniel Hertz stay.
Check in from VENICE ITALY 🇮🇹 DANIEL HERTZ
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Check in from VENICE ITALY 🇮🇹 DANIEL HERTZ
YOUR Munich HIGH END store. DALI /LYNGDORF demo... ;-)
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YOUR Munich HIGH END store. DALI /LYNGDORF demo... ;-)
MUNICH HIGH END '24 - DAY 1 recap. #audiophile
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MUNICH HIGH END '24 - DAY 1 recap. #audiophile
Listening test feedback !!!FISCHER&FISCHER SN570, Audio Analogue Donizetti
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Listening test feedback !!!FISCHER&FISCHER SN570, Audio Analogue Donizetti
FISCHER&FISCHER SN 570 speakers, Playback Designs MPD-8 DAC and Audio Analogue Donizetti amp
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FISCHER&FISCHER SN 570 speakers, Playback Designs MPD-8 DAC and Audio Analogue Donizetti amp
FISCHER&FISCHER SN570 speakers ! killing it for only $25K
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FISCHER&FISCHER SN570 speakers ! killing it for only $25K
FISCHER&FISCHER SN570 SLATE LOUDSPEAKER introduction.
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FISCHER&FISCHER SN570 SLATE LOUDSPEAKER introduction.
Crusts matter!
As long as the Italian Greating-Bafangool/Vaffanculo is not Confused with Mangia Mingia/Cazzo you are Still OK Mikey!✌
OCD Mikey! You are now a friend of ours!😂 Love real characters and Rosario truly is one!
Totally likeable guy.. his pizza is amazing.
We needed at least 5 more handshakes!
We almost banged
Everyone knows Passaic County serves up the best pizza! One bite, everybody knows the rules!
For real..
I love this guy! The real deal.
Absolutely
Didn't you say on onenof your videos that putting a crystal on your amp would clean up the sound ....😮....😢......😂....🎉 ok mikey.
Nope I said it changes it. Try it. Lol. Stay off the buds and you'll learn that quartz is piezoelectric and soaks up electromagnetic energy.
lol, been watching to much reefer madness? Ok, I let you suck up whatever you want bro. Have a good day sir.
AR are known for their preamplifiers. Not their power amps.
CLEARLY
I liked the third system sounds and looks amazing
150K. All yours!!
Can't wait to hear those SN 1000.1's! On your website, are they $80k per pair or $80k each. Thanks!
Pair !
@@OCDHIFiGuy As my grannie use to say, such a deal you could die from!
Mikey, Welcome Back. I am down with Daniel Hertz if you pick them up. Looking forward to the future. Out
Holla atta brotha!
UNLESS! They HAVEN’T updated their website yet: 1500(8) 3000(4) 6000(2) Even if he built D a e m o n at half those numbers, I’m continuing, breaking my xss in MegaMillion$ because I want two of them! D1 to drive a pair of Paradigm Persona 7f’s & D2 to drive a pair of Vandersteen Treo CT’s. Awesome!
very nice presentation of what are the real possibilities of hifi. Hifi mainstreem needs more people like you Mike, It would help to move some manufacturers ass towards some real hifi offerings instead of going all the way by marketing. Your videos give me inspiration which replaces frustration which I was in already.
Glad to hear Jan !
Nin victalin. Nin flugkresel. 😊
Love these customer vids❤
I already have your your Ducati motorcycle trip planned out to the Swiss Alps.
Lol. OK!!
Mickey can you grag me a ITALIAN HERO With fresh mozzarella n ITALIAN dressing n balsamic vinegar GLAZE. 😁✅️⁉️ PISON. 🤌🤌🤌👍👍
Yes I can
Again comparing a $25k dac to a $1500 dac...Absolutely incorrigible.
Lol. My mom used to call me that. So you didn't see me compare this same DAC to the $80,000 MSB DAC and beat that one hands down as well.... keep watching mom.. ;-) 😉
@@OCDHIFiGuy I didn't see it because your content is so underwhelming I have to remind myself of what retardation is occasionally.
you've been waiting the whole trip to post this video
No. This was the last day of the trip..
I cant agree more. We are speking about high end audio, tech stuff, and mostly of the reviews are what they are....
Bro that’s just Amsterdam. Enjoy yourself. Amsterdam was on of my favorite cities to visit. Simply beautiful
Loved it.
Mikey: What a great historical look at the beginning of DSD. Do you sell this new DAC?
Yes, I do. Like crazy. 🙂
So you're at a friend's house and he is showing you his gear set-up and you suddenly interrupt him to give your cheap shot remarks about one of his purchases. Not cool.
If you are a real friend, you don't bs yourself or your friends period... Also when they are soliciting an honest reflection on their purchase.
@charleslawson1671, It was against the lame ass manufacturer not against my client. I'm here to show the difference between fake hifi and real hifi. Otherwise, I'd be a useless paid reviewer who says everything is great. My clients ask me in no uncertain terms to give them my honest feelings and opinion. I have built a strong following on my willingness to give honesty and upset people like yourself who want sugar-coated wordspeak. My clients can handle honesty and demand it.
@@OCDHIFiGuy Well, aren’t we the rebel! I doubt if you even heard Devore’s little speaker, or any of his designs. Still holding that grudge? You ought to give them a listen. You can use your 24k PD dac and your 16k Rowlands on them.
I would quickly tire of the Playback. It sounds like phenomenal equipment, not like composed music.
Good. Buy a Chinese DAC.
Cheap Shunyata? Lol Shunyata makes some of the best cables out there
Yeah keep telling yourself that....
Users words, not mine.
It’s nice to have f.u. Money!
Word
@rvailant Invented world's 1st white LED light, world's 1st Multi Spectrum LED light, worlds 1st stretchable fiber optics, virtually perfect AC power that provably is the highest performance ultra high end power possible, virtually perfect network signal cables and component interfaces for advanced signal discrimination and analysis including AUDIO, most advanced amplification power circuits, etc. AND PLENTY MORE...NOBODY WILL PUBLICLY COMPARE AND PUBLISH THEIR BEST AGAINST MY TECHNOLOGIES...NOBODY
David. Chill... 🙏 please...
I’d love to hear how those woofers on the side integrate with the rest of the sound. I have not been a fan of these kinds of set ups in the past. Looks nice, Mikey, thanks for sharing.
Did you hear Dan explain it on the livestream last night ? It's absolutely incredible. The woofers are on both sides so there are 4 of them. They balance and integrate perfectly.
Devore sounds a lot better then the Fisher and Fisher. And that with the better amp for the f&f
You seem to miss my point and then I'll address sound. the BUILD. it's CHEAP. Its an $800 pair of speakers sold for $4,000. This is only because "top banana" has monkeys from his tree in the media. It's fake high end. Now as far as sound. You WERENT there. We were. All 4 of us agreed it sounded dark and washed out. You even heard the owner say a new USB cable would bring more detail. The F&F are far better speakers with a far better build, better sound, and far more capable. I get that you are in top bananas pants as well. Great. Go love your speakers. Eventually I'll pull open a big model and show you guys how cheap it is. I'll interview owners that found better speakers at the same price point and feature them on my channel. Do you want to argue that these little mdf boxes are worth $4K ? Tell us how ...😂 let's assume for the argument that the pressed sawdust boxes sound as good as the Fischer&Fischer. (Final point is if you want to waste your money, there's nothing wrong with that, just make a knowledgeable decision to do so)
lol at those $4k box speakers that are built to a $300 price point....dude got hosed....should get some Elac carina's for the near field.
It's SO BLATANTLY overpriced it's not funny.
Love the insightful video 😎 But, ‘to hedge’ has the complete, opposite meaning to that utilised in your narrative. He wagers the chips can be used… ‘To hedge’: a way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances. Still the hugest fan of your channel 🥰
Mikey got charged for 11 pounds of excess baggage by the airline on the way back 😂
@abomani21 Invented world's 1st white LED light, world's 1st Multi Spectrum LED light, worlds 1st stretchable fiber optics, virtually perfect AC power that provably is the highest performance ultra high end power possible, virtually perfect network signal cables and component interfaces for advanced signal discrimination and analysis including AUDIO, most advanced amplification power circuits, etc. AND PLENTY MORE...NOBODY WILL PUBLICLY COMPARE AND PUBLISH THEIR BEST AGAINST MY TECHNOLOGIES...NOBODY
Yo Mikey! You gotta avoid going live when Mayor of Kingstown comes on. I totally missed this! Welcome home. Coming to see you.
Buy a 10,000 watt car amp for 500 dollars,,
🤡 🤡 🤡
Life is there for living not for dying
Yes. Devore is a jerk and I’ve owned 4 of his speakers and they are mid fi at best. But you don’t realize this until you own better
True. Mid fi, with a hifi price and pimped by his pals in the media..
For me, I’d recommend for the desktop audio system that Don swap out the Devour boxes and install a sweet set of Fischer& Fischer Klein monitors. As for the big rig, it’s brilliant marketing to tie room decor aesthetics to the components. It’s hard to break up the system without having to also redo the room decor. But I wonder what a set of Fischer & Fischer NS/NS 770’s would sound like in place of the big Rockport and subs… Could it provide an enormous leap in clarity and depth??
Unfortunately, the F&F drivers are not as sophisticated as the Rockports
The best HUSTLE was done by Van McCoy in the 70's with the piccolo ?
Absolutely 💯 % !
I love all your visits man. They're really entertaining.
Thanks..
Sorry I would like to understand. The office gear is for listening while working or while taking a break from work? I have an home office but for some reason don’t understand the need to have separate stereo/headphone for office. I just use my main system and main headphone gear. Sorry just curious ..
2 different rooms in different parts of the house.
I can make those Devore speakers. lol. No joke. Almost anyone can now with technology. I mean come on. For most speakers, one of the top expenses IS the cabinet. And Devore cheaps out on these? Blah
Fake HIFi..
@@OCDHIFiGuy Art Dudley didn’t think so. He owned a pair as his main speakers…and he could have owned anything.
Son's wife has plants🪴 on his speakers 🔊
Oh shit
No comparison. This is why we need you Mikey.. Not everyone is going to have the time, the resources, or the connections to be able to see a larger picture of what's available in value for money in the world of hifi. Keep up the good work, and let no one take offense when they find out that they didn't make what turns out to be the best choices. We all do that sooner or later. Nothing to be ashamed of. Live, learn, and advance in understanding.
Consulted Mikey 😊 electrostatics vs magnetic planars
Thanks you all..
Awesome guy 👌 Trumpinator 😂😂
Yaaaaaa
Arnold did it better
Outstanding reporting Mikey 🎉🎉 But… slate is not granite! Anyways, truly epic European Hi-Fi tour - thanks a million 🙌
Did I say Granite ??? Shiiiiii
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Congrats Don, nice job! That was a fun tour. I love those older a/b mosfet amplifiers. (Yours has a spectacular chassis). Sweet set up. And that M4, hubba hubba sweeeet.
Thanks man
Hi, Fischer & Fischer should put your videos on their website, cause this is the best possible advertising for them.
They probably will.
@@OCDHIFiGuy I sent them a very positive mail about you....
they don't sound like 40 grand-2 grand, maybe.
Sounds like you don't know your head from your ass